Publications by authors named "Ashley C Hsu"
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- The STABILISE technique is used for treating type B aortic dissections and has shown good results, but carries risks of severe complications.
- A specific case was reported where a patient experienced an infrarenal aortic rupture during the procedure due to balloon molding.
- Healthcare providers are advised to exercise caution and use a smaller semi-compliant balloon to reduce the risk of such ruptures when applying the STABILISE technique.
Background: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is a rare but known complication of carotid revascularization that can result in severe postoperative disability and death. CHS is a well-described sequela of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and, more recently, of transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TFCAS), but its incidence after transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) has not been delineated. The aims of this study were to determine the impact of procedure type (CEA versus TCAR versus TFCAS) on the development of CHS as well as to identify perioperative risk factors associated with CHS.
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- - The study analyzes the cost-effectiveness of two treatments for submandibular gland sialolithiasis: sialendoscopy (a minimally invasive procedure) and gland excision (surgical removal).
- - Results showed that over 10 years, sialendoscopy provided a slightly better quality of life (9 QALYs) at a higher cost ($8,306) compared to gland excision (8.94 QALYs at $6,103), with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $36,717 per QALY, making it a cost-effective choice if specific cost and success rate thresholds are met.
- - The study concludes that sialendoscopy is a viable cost-effective option if it
The current standard of care for cutaneous melanoma of the ear is surgical excision. This approach may result in unfavorable functional and cosmetic outcomes. We report here a case of recurrent melanoma of the ear that achieved complete response with talimogene laherparepvec treatment after the patient declined surgical resection.
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